Joint military forces eliminated 10 terrorists during a clearance operation between Rann and Gamboru Ngala, recovering anti-aircraft weapons in a strategic blow to insurgent capabilities. According to Defence HQ, this marks intensified operations against BH/ISWAP remnants in border communities. Rooted in the Storm.
- The operation involved Nigerian troops, MNJTF, and Hybrid Forces near the Cameroon border
- 90-minute firefight erupted at dawn in identified terrorist enclaves
- The recovered arms cache included anti-aircraft rounds (now undergoing analysis)
- No civilian casualties reported during the precision operation
- Search is ongoing for escapees using aerial surveillance
- The offensive part of the expanded Northern Borno campaign
- Comes 72 hours after the foiled ISWAP bomb plot in the same sector
While degrading insurgent firepower, the discovery of sophisticated weapons confirms the evolving threat along porous borders. As troops maintain momentum, the real victory lies in consistent pressure. Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: Defence HQ statement | Premium Times
